My girl friend recently tried to make homemade tomato sauce. I don’t mean opening a can of purée and adding some seasonings. I mean using tomatoes fresh off the vine from her back yard, boiling, peeling and cooking them. It is some chore, but when it is all said and done, it is mouth watering! [...]
Tag Archives: wills
February 21, 2010
Estate Planning and after-born children
If you are a young couple still planning on growing your family, do not let that be the reason that holds you back from having an estate plan today. The Estate Plans drafted for my clients include a simple statement that includes any after-born children. What this means is, that if you have two children [...]
October 26, 2009
North Carolina Wills: Information From The North Carolina Court System
While most people have heard the term “will” used at some point in their lives, it is worth taking a moment to discuss just what exactly a will is, and why it is something worth having. According to the North Carolina Court System Website: “A will is a written document in which you direct who [...]
October 9, 2009
Suits Over Yankee Pitcher’s Fatal Plane Crash Settle for $2M, Claims of $60M Dropped
Here is a great REAL LIFE example from the New Jersey Law Journal on how important it is to Estate Plan for your estate. Please read it even if you are not a Yankee fan!!! Insurers and individuals who suffered losses in New York Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle’s fatal plane crash in Manhattan in 2006 [...]
February 2, 2009
Putting off Your Estate Plan is a Grave Mistake
At a time when the economy is slow and money is tight, many people are looking to save money by cutting back on “unessential” expenses—including estate planning. Although this instinct is understandable, the trend is a disturbing one. Our firm understands the need to dig in during tough times, but what you may not realize [...]
January 7, 2009
Why Residenty in North Carolina Should be Required to have a North Carolina Last Will and Testament
I have had several inquiries regarding this topic over the last few weeks, so I thought it important to pass on my words of wisdon! There is not a North Carolina statute which requires a testator (person making the Last Will and Testament) to be a resident of North Carolina to have a valid North Carolina Last Will and Testament. Under [...]
